September 5, 2013INDA’s Filtration International Conference and Exposition is returning to Navy Pier in Chicago, IL, November 12-14, 2013.
Over 130 exhibitors will be on hand to showcase the latest filtration innovations, technologies and end products from aro…

July 19, 2013Xanofi, a nanotechnology company specializing in nanofiber production and applications, has been granted a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will help Xanofi build a working…

February 27, 2013Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. has decided to build new verification and production facilities for cellulose nanofibers at Iwakuni Mill, part of its of chemical division, to develop the cellulose nanofiber business using pulp as materials.
Cellul…

February 14, 2013Teijin Limited has received a Grand Award at the nano tech 2013 International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference, which took place at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
Teijin presented advanced nano materials, including p…

Karen Bitz McIntyre, Editor || August 6, 2012As hygiene markets in the developed world continue to face saturation, nonwovens makers have taken a few tactics to ensure growth in the future. For some, the bet is that developing regions, like China, Southeast Asia or Africa, will offer impressive…

March 6, 2012Elmarco is set to demonstrate a new production line at the World Filtration Congress in Graz, Austria next month. The NS 1WS500U is a versatile machine able to make nanofibers efficient enough for numerous applications including air and liquid filtra…

Karen McIntyre, Editor || November 11, 2011Vast in the number of markets it serves and types of nonwovens technologies it uses, the filtration market has been the subject of much attention in recent years as older players broaden their scope and newcomers enter the fold.

Karen McIntyre, Editor || November 11, 2011Thanks to Hurricane Irene, I&#8200;am now the proud owner of a brand new, ultra-efficient HVAC&#8200;system. This new furnace and air conditioning unit is a lot smaller, quieter, efficient and even shinier than our old model, which was about…

July 5, 2011Nikoogroup, reportedly the largest maker of nonwovens in Iran, makes spunlaced and thermal bonded nonwovens through two of its subsidiaries, Abharris and MBNT. Beyond nonwovens, the group has interests in fibers, yarn, spinning and petrochemicals as well as the development of acquisition/distribution layer material through its newest subsidiary, Aknan, which is based in Turkey.

April 7, 2011It's that time again. Time for the nonwovens industry to once again convene in Geneva, Switzerland for the INDEX show. For me personally, it's my fourth trip to Palexpo and I know many of you have many more INDEX shows under your belts.…